Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus vs Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus and Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM.

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Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Release Year 1987 2022
Release Date 2022-11-02
MSRP 549 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 130 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,26
Aperture
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 Ultra-low Dispersion
Focal Length
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Focal Length 135 mm 135 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 69 mm 89 mm
Length 98 mm 130 mm
Weight 390 gr 935 gr
Other
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-65 III ET-88B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A